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I recently bought a 'nude' Pinarello (I think it is a Treviso from the chrome chain stay and forks). I have had it power coated, red. I then painted white seat and down tube panels (not the best paint job, I'm afraid) and applied some Pinarello decals. I believe it to be Columbus SL tubing...

That is quite a pair of work horses you've acquired! Merlin do look lovely - such neat welds. I'm sure you'll enjoy building them up and riding them. Ti does, of course, stay looking nice and rides rather well, too. I have a ti bike (Colnago Ovalmaster) and am always surprised by how smooth...

I understand there is a Belgian connection - I think Patrick Schils is an ex-Belgian Pro who owns and runs a large bike shop - 'Interbike' at Marks Tey near Colchester. I went there a couple of times when visting my sister-in-law in Colchester. At the time they had a few older Merckx frames in...

Another option are these - a pair of Specialized Turbo S tyres, at £17.99 inc postage. I've just bought a pair (weighed an average of 204gms per tyre). I've no mileage on them to comment on their performance, yet. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/specialized-t ... 2963522746 Good luck, David.

Thanks for all the pointers, suggestions and recommendations. Its always nice to have plenty of choice rather than just one default solution. I eventually plumped (on price, as much as anything) for the E-bay Specialized Turbo S tyres. At £17.99 for a pair (incl postage) I thought they were...

Merckx Ti frames are very nice. As you probably know they were built by Litespeed in the US to Merckx's geometry and spec. There were several different models (AX the more basic and EX the best, I think). I seem to recall they were built across several years (mid 1990's to early 2000's -...

I haven't seen many for sale in the UK. The limited number of transactions therefore makes it very difficult to identify a 'typical' value. I bought a frame, (with Ouzo Pro fork and WR seatpost) never been built up, from a chap who had two other Pegs. I paid £700 when the list price (Marcelo)...

I've never seen a 24'' wheel version, but they are not really on my radar. Sounds like a quality bit of kit with panto'd forks and the Merckx seat. Any chance of some pics (after Christmas, maybe?!) How awful for your 9 year old to suffer having his bike stolen. It is a shock at any age, must...

Lovely looking bike. The camera shake illustrates the excitement the bike must generate in the flesh. :wink: How does the 753 ride? Looking forward to more pics of possibly my all time favourite colour scheme. Well done, David

WG, Theere is quite a bit of discussion about Pegoretti bikes on various US forums, particularly the Serotta Forum, with a far greater frequency of second hand ads than you'll find in the UK. While you do have shipping and poss import duty to consider, it'll give you a better feel for used...

I'm looking to run an 8 spd groupset on a 10 speed wheel. I need to re-space a 9 speed Campag cassette to 8 speed. I have a 12-21 (9 spd) cassette, but really want to run 12-25 or 13-26 etc. I am therefore seeking a suitable 9 speed cassette (13-26, 12-25, I'm not sure of the available...

Gents, Thanks for all your suggestions and leads. I need to decide if I want to get the Veloflex's I've been eyeing up for the last couple of years (and end up not using this bike too much in the poorer weather), or to go for one of the more modestly priced suggestions. I shall sleep on...

How exciting. They are one of the top five six classic colour schemes, in my opinion - lovely. I know very ittle about them so look forward to finding out more as you progress your project. Apologies if (any or all of) the following are stupid questions - Have you got it in your hands, now...

Hi, These seem to be getting quite thin in the ground. I'm looking for some 700c, 23 clinchers for a Pinarello Stelvio I'm building up. There are Veloflex tyres, but these are probably more suited (at c 170/180gms) to fine weather, summer rides. Challenge Criterium look good, but does...

Hi Phil, Welcome to the forum. That Hirame sounds like a tough old frame - to be usable again after suffering under a 4 x 4! Looking forward to seeing some pictures. David

Quite the array of lovely frames and bikes. I like what you did with the 853 frame - I've been considering doing something similar, but redoing an 853 frame in the earlier red/black/yellow Raleigh team colours. Good luck with the Lo-pros, David

Hi, Thanks Latman, but I've just posted it out to Faber, this afternoon. I'll keep my eyes open on my customary trawls of various sites, for you, though. Good luck, David

That is quite a pedigree - a TdF stage winning frame! Seems like it has had quite a lot of success, since, too. It would look good on my living room wall, but not sure everyone else would agree... David

Classic team colours. Too small for me, but... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-90s-P ... 1e67bddf47 David

That is fantastic - could keep someone busy over the winter, then - what adventures could be had. Presumably a motor bike licence would be needed? And an MOT, perhaps? Well spotted, David